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Weed and Wildfire Mitigation Goat Browsing Pilot 2026

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RFP-288-26State & Local

Submission Closed05/28/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 112420

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Goat Grazing ServicesThis subcontract for Goat Grazing Services involves performing targeted fuel management for the City of South Pasadena to reduce fire risks. The project requires the deployment of goats to graze 35 acres of city-owned property, focusing on clearing flammable invasive species, dry grasses, and brush. Priority is placed on areas within 100 feet of residential structures located in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The service provider will utilize portable fencing and containment systems to manage the livestock and ensure the effective delivery of cleared vegetation and reduced fuel loads. This effort falls under NAICS code 112420 and is designed to support prime contractors in executing vegetation management projects within South Pasadena, California.

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Goat Grazing and Vegetation Management Pilot Program

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The City of South Pasadena is implementing the Goat Grazing and Vegetation Management Pilot Program to conduct targeted fuel management on 35 acres of city-owned or controlled property. The project focuses on areas within 100 feet of legal residential structures located in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The primary objective is to mitigate wildfire emergencies by utilizing goat grazing and limited hand or mechanical vegetation management to clear flammable invasive species, such as dry grasses and brush. These activities are designed to create natural firebreaks and defensible space around homes, reducing the intensity of potential fires and improving firefighting effectiveness in wildland-urban interface areas. This short-term pilot program is scheduled to last approximately one month and will be monitored and managed by professional staff, with the City maintaining the authority to modify or halt activities based on site conditions. The project is classified under NAICS code 112420 and is associated with a Notice of Exemption for environmental compliance. The primary point of contact for the initiative is Fire Chief Greg Lloyd.

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SSB NCAO Goat and Sheep GrazingThe Bureau of Reclamation, under the Department of the Interior, is forecasting a contract for prescribed goat and sheep grazing services to mitigate wildfire risks on NCAO lands. This project falls under NAICS code 112420 and is intended to reduce combustible vegetation to enhance fire safety and land management. The forecast was posted on January 8, 2026, and is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Interested parties can coordinate with point of contact Nandini Johnson or Small Business Specialist Paul A. Hendree for further details regarding this procurement opportunity.

Bureau of Reclamation

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10 months ago

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Boulder County Parks and Open Space is seeking a vendor to provide goat browsing services for a trial pilot program aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of goats in controlling noxious weeds, aiding fire mitigation, and managing vegetation in restoration areas. This program will primarily occur on BCPOS-owned properties, including irrigation ditch corridors, and may require certain areas to be browsed twice during the growing season. The initiative supports goals outlined in the Integrated Weed Management Plan, with a total duration capped at 100 days. The solicitation, titled "Weed and Wildfire Mitigation Goat Browsing Pilot 2026," was posted on May 11, 2026, with responses due by May 28, 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Boulder County Procurement for further details or questions regarding the procurement process. The program represents a targeted effort to integrate natural grazing methods into county land management for improved weed control and wildfire risk reduction.

General Info

Boulder County seeks vendor for 100-day goat browsing pilot to control weeds and mitigate wildfire.

Agency

Colorado → Boulder County

NAICS

112420 - Goat Farming

Place of Performance

CO, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

BOCC New Procurement Contract Template - May 2025

contract-document

High

Evaluation Criteria for Vendor Selection

evaluation-criteria

High

Exhibit A Insurance Requirements for Goat Browsing Pilot Program

insurance-requirements

High

RFP-288-26 Goat Browsing Specifications for Noxious Weed Management

specifications

High

RFP-288-26 Proposal Instructions for Goat Browsing Services

rfp

High

RFP Goat Browsing Pricing Tab

rfp

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Boulder County Parks & Open Space Rules and Regulations Resolution 2023-024

resolution

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Boulder County Vendor Information Form

1 page · other

Low

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 11

Solicitation

Response DeadlineMay 28

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/28/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyColorado → Boulder County

Contacts1 person available

OfficeCO, USA

Organization / AgencyColorado → Boulder County

Office AddressCO, USA

Contacts

Boulder County Procurement

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Boulder County Parks and Open Space (BCPOS) Noxious Weed Department is seeking a vendor who can provide goat browsing for a trial pilot program. This trial is looking at goat browsing effectiveness for general weed control, fire mitigation, and to control weeds in revegetation/restoration areas. Some of the wildfire mitigation browsing will occur within irrigation ditch corridors. This process will require some areas to be browsed 2 time during the growing season. All browsing will occur within BCPOS owned properties. This contract help fulfills some requirements of the Integrated Weed Management Plan. There will be a 100 day limit for this browsing program.
If you have any questions about the Boulder County procurement process, please email contact@example.gov.
[Submittal Instructions](https://bouldercounty.gov/government/budget-and-finance/procurement/bid-opportunities/submittal-instructions/)
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